Falls River Court Memory Care is a specialized senior living community in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused exclusively on providing memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility is designed as a memory care-only community, offering a secured environment specifically created to accommodate the needs of those experiencing memory loss. The community has secured access and a layout engineered to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, including features such as indoor and outdoor walking paths and common areas like sunrooms and courtyards. Falls River Court provides environments that support safety, orientation, and purposeful movement, aiding residents in maintaining their independence as much as possible while being safely monitored.
Care and medical support at Falls River Court Memory Care include 24-hour supervision by staff trained in dementia and memory care protocols. Residents benefit from specialized programming aimed at cognitive stimulation and physical activity through structured clubs, communities, and a variety of activities that encourage socialization, the arts, and individualized engagement. The facility provides comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living, offering full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are also available to address additional resident needs, and the staff is skilled in managing diabetes care and medication administration, ensuring that medical regimens are followed accurately and safely. The community integrates regular safety checks, particularly for high-risk individuals, to further support resident security and peace of mind for families.
Falls River Court features numerous amenities designed to enhance residents’ living experience, such as spacious private or semi-private rooms, a barber and beauty salon, and dedicated spaces for yoga and chair yoga classes, allowing residents to participate in gentle physical activity according to their abilities. The community’s secured spaces and specialized design reinforce a sense of familiarity and comfort for those with memory impairment.
Transportation services are available to residents and are provided in two formats: complimentary transportation for certain scheduled appointments and events, as well as transportation at cost for additional requests or personal needs. These services support both medical and non-medical travel, enabling access to external healthcare providers, shopping trips, and community outings.
Resident and family reviews commonly highlight Falls River Court’s clean, spacious rooms, well-maintained common areas, and the welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere. Families often express appreciation for the attentive, compassionate staff and their efforts to tailor activities to individual interests. Consistent positive feedback addresses the quality of food, community engagement, and affordability relative to other options, though some have noted concerns regarding staff-to-resident ratios and occasional issues with communication. While the majority of residents and families report satisfaction with care standards, there have been isolated comments raising concerns about responsiveness and safety protocols following particular incidents. As of mid-2024, publicly available sources indicate no significant recent changes at the community.
Costs at this community start at $4,895 and range up to $5,681. The average price in the community is $5,140, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,348. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.